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Chapter III

METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the research design, the research locale, population

and sampling method, data gathering instrument, and procedure, and statistical

treatment that will be used in analyzing the data that will be gathered.

Research Design

This study is descriptive correlational method of research that delved into

the level of academic examination preparedness of Level IV nursing students of

Northwestern University for School Year 2021 – 2022.

Descriptive correlational research is a method used to describe the level

of academic preparedness of students in taking their preliminary, midterm, and

final examinations in one academic year. As defined by Calmorin (2010),

descriptive research delves on the analysis of a currently existing phenomenon

such as the level of academic examination preparedness of Level IV nursing

students in successfully passing their academic examinations, hence the design

is appropriate.

Sources of Data

Locale of the study. The participants of the study will be Level IV nursing

students of Northwestern University in Laoag City. There will be 10 nursing

students from level IV to be selected.

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Instrumentation

The respondents will be asked a set of interview open-ended questions in

order to overlook and accumulate different information from the participants. It is

a type of instrument to be utilized to gather, assay and expound the different

views of a group of people from a particular population. This instrumentation that

will be used by the researchers will be a descriptive based research questions in

order for the researchers to see the different opinions of the level IV nursing

students of Northwestern University.

Data Gathering Procedure

The researchers will conduct the data gathering procedure at

Northwestern University in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte . There will be 10 Level IV

nursing students to be asked to answer the interview questions. Before the

researchers asked the respondents to answer the set of questions, they will first

present the letter from their clinical instructor that they were given the authority to

conduct the survey in the said school. Then they will ask 10 Level IV nursing

students to answer the interview questions, the researchers will write down the

vital information from the respondents needed for their study. After the interview,

the researchers will thank the respondents for their kindness and patience in

having an interview, most especially to the school administration for letting the

researchers conduct their survey.

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Research Instrument

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Data Analysis/Treatment of Data

The data gathered was analyzed through performing the statistical tools

specifically the following:

Ethical Considerations

The implementation of the study will assure compliance with ethical norms by

focusing on the preservation of moral, social, and humanitarian rights, as well as the

safety of researchers and the respondents.

Before the research starts, the study will be first submitted to the University

Research Ethics Review Board (URERB) for formal ethics review and approval of the

research protocol, study tools, and informed consent by the chair of the board and its

panel. The researchers will also seek consent of the Dean of the College of Health

Sciences to conduct the study after receiving ethical clearance from the URERB. In

addition, a letter will be forwarded to the _________ of Level IV nursing students. The

interview questions will be accompanied by a cover letter that explains the study's goal,

the importance of respondents' involvement, the assurance of confidentiality of

responses, and the data collection deadline. The respondents will be asked to give their

informed agreement to participate in the study. In case the respondents have any

issues, the researchers' contact information will be provided. The study's goals will be

stressed, as well as the fact that there will be no harm or danger involved in

participation. Participants will also be notified in a timely manner that their identity will be

kept confidential and anonymous, that their participation is entirely voluntary, and that
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they will not be paid in any way. Furthermore, if they get uncomfortable throughout the

process, they can withdraw at any time.

The interview quesions will be distributed personally to the respondents. Upon

the day of interview, the researchers will ensure strict adherence to the school’s health

protocol by wearing masks, face shields and maintaining social distancing to minimize

the risk of acquiring the disease. After the data has been collected, the interview

paraphernalia will be kept for a period of time to secure the information collected then

after which the paraphernalia will be shredded and disposed properly.